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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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