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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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