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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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