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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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