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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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