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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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