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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources