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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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