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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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