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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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