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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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