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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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