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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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