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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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