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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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