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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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