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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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