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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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