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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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