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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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