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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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