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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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