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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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