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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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