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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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