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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies 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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