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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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