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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major 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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