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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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