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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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