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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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