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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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