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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the 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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