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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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