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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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