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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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