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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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