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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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