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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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