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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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