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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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