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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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