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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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