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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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