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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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