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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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