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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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