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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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