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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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