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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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