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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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