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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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