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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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