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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around 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 massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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