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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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