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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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