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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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