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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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