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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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