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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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