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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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