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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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