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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key 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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