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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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