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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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