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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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