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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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