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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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