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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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