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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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