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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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