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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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