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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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