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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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