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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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