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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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