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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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