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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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