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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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