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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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