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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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