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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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