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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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