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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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