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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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