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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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