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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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