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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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