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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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