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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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