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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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