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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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