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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 (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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