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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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