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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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