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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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