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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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