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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major 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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