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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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