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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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