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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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