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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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