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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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