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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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