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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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