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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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