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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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