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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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