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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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