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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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