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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education