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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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