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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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