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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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