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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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