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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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