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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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