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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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