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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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