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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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