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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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