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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive 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 institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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