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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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