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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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