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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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