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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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