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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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