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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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