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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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