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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating 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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