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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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