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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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