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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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