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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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