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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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