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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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