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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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