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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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