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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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