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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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