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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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