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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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