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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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