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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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