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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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