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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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