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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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