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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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