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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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