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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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