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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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