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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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