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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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