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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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