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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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