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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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