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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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