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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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