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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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