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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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