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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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