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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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