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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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