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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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