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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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