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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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