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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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