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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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