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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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