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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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