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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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