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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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