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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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