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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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