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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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