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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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