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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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