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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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