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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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