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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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