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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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