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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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