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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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