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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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