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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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