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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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