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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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