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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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