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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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