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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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