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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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