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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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