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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. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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