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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key 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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