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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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