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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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