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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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