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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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