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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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