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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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