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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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