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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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