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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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