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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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