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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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