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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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