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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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