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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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