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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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