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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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