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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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