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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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