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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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