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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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