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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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