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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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