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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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