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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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