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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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