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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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