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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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