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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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