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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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