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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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