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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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