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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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