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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates 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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