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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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