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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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