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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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