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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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