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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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