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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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