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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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