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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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