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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive 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 be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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