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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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