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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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