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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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