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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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