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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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