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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key 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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