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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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