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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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