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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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