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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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