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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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