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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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