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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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