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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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