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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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