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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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