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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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