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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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