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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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