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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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