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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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