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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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