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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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