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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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