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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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