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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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