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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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