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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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