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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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