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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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