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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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