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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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