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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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