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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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