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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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