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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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