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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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