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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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