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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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