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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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