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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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