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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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