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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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