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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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