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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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