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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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