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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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