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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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