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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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