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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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