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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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