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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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