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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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