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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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