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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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