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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)