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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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