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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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