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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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