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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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