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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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