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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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