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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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