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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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