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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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