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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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