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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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