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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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