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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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