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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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