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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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