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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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