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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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