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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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