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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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