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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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