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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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