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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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