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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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