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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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