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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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