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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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