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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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