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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important 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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