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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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