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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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