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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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