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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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