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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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