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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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