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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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