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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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