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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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