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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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