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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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