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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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