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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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