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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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