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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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