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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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