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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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