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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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