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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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