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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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