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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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