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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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