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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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