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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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