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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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