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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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