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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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