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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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