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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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