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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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