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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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