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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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