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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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