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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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