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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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