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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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