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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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