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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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