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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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