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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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