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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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