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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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