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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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