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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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