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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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