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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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