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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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