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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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