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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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