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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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