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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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