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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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