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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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