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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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