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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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