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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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