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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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