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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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