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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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