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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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