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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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