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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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