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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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