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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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