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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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