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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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