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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes 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 in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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