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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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