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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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