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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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