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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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