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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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