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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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