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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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