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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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