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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses 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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