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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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