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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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