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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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