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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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