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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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