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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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