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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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