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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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