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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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