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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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