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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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