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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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