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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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