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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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