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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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