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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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