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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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