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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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