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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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