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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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