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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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