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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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