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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major 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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