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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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