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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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