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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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