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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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