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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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