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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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