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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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