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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major 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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