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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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