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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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