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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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