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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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