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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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