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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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