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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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