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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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