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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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