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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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