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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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