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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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