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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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