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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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