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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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