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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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