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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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