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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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