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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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