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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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