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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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