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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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