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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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