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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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