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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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