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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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