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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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