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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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