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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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