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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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