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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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