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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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