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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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