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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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