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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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