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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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