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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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