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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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