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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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