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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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