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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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