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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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