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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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