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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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