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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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