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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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