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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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