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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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