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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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