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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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