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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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