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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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