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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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