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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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