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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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