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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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