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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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