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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key 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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