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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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