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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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