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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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