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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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