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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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