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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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