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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding 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 book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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