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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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