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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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