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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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