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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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