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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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