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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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