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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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