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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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