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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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