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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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