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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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