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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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