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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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