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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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