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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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