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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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