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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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