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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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