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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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