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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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